Introduction to MultiAgent Systems

The study of multiagent systems, which focuses on systems in which many intelligent agents interact with each other, is one of the most important areas of R&D in information technology. This text introduces students to the concepts of agents and multiagent systems, the issues surrounding the design of a multiagent society, and the typical applications for agent technology. It examines how agents differ from other software paradigms and the applications that lend themselves to agent-oriented software. Updates to this edition include new chapters on making group decisions, forming coalitions, bargaining, and argumentation.